[HTML][HTML] Testosterone suppression in opioid users: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M Bawor, H Bami, BB Dennis, C Plater… - Drug and alcohol …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Whether used for pain management or recreation, opioids have a number of
adverse effects including hormonal imbalances. These imbalances have been reported to …
adverse effects including hormonal imbalances. These imbalances have been reported to …
The impact of comorbid psychiatric disorders on methadone maintenance treatment in opioid use disorder: a prospective cohort study
Objective There is a significant interindividual variability in treatment outcomes in methadone
maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). This prospective cohort study …
maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). This prospective cohort study …
[HTML][HTML] Sex differences in substance use, health, and social functioning among opioid users receiving methadone treatment: a multicenter cohort study
…, M Varenbut, J Daiter, DC Marsh, C Plater… - Biology of sex …, 2015 - Springer
Background Despite the growing numbers of men and women with opioid use disorder in
Canada, sex-specific issues in treatment have not been re-examined in the current population …
Canada, sex-specific issues in treatment have not been re-examined in the current population …
[HTML][HTML] The effectiveness of opioid substitution treatments for patients with opioid dependence: a systematic review and multiple treatment comparison protocol
…, M Bawor, A Bonner, M Varenbut, J Daiter, C Plater… - Systematic reviews, 2014 - Springer
Background Opioids are psychoactive analgesic drugs prescribed for pain relief and palliative
care. Due to their addictive potential, effort and vigilance in controlling prescriptions is …
care. Due to their addictive potential, effort and vigilance in controlling prescriptions is …
A prospective study to investigate predictors of relapse among patients with opioid use disorder treated with methadone
Introduction Concomitant opioid abuse is a serious problem among patients receiving methadone
maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder. This is an exploratory study that …
maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder. This is an exploratory study that …
Sex differences in outcomes of methadone maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M Bawor, BB Dennis, A Bhalerao, C Plater… - … Open Access Journal, 2015 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Opioid use disorder is a serious international concern with limited treatment
success. Men and women differ in their susceptibility to opioid use disorder and response to …
success. Men and women differ in their susceptibility to opioid use disorder and response to …
[HTML][HTML] The association between age of onset of opioid use and comorbidity among opioid dependent patients receiving methadone maintenance therapy
…, M Bawor, M Varenbut, J Daiter, C Plater… - Addiction science & …, 2017 - Springer
Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) affects approximately 21.9 million people worldwide.
This study aims to determine the association between age of onset of opioid use and …
This study aims to determine the association between age of onset of opioid use and …
[HTML][HTML] Methadone induces testosterone suppression in patients with opioid addiction
Sex hormones may have a role in the pathophysiology of substance use disorders, as
demonstrated by the association between testosterone and addictive behaviour in opioid …
demonstrated by the association between testosterone and addictive behaviour in opioid …
Impact of chronic pain on treatment prognosis for patients with opioid use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
…, J Paul, M Varenbut, J Daiter, C Plater… - Substance abuse …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Background While a number of pharmacological interventions exist for the treatment of opioid
use disorder, evidence evaluating the effect of pain on substance use behavior, attrition …
use disorder, evidence evaluating the effect of pain on substance use behavior, attrition …
[HTML][HTML] Association between cannabis use and methadone maintenance treatment outcomes: an investigation into sex differences
L Zielinski, M Bhatt, N Sanger, C Plater… - Biology of sex …, 2017 - Springer
Background Cannabis will soon become legalized in Canada, and it is currently unclear
how this will impact public health. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is the most …
how this will impact public health. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is the most …